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A Travel Boom!

By Michael Schuman

Many baby boomers with the urge to travel finally have the one thing they haven't had before — the time. Even those who haven't retired have more control over their vacation days now that kids have grown and left the house.

Boomers are particular when it comes to travel. Many want to incorporate learning experiences into their vacations, from painting to wine-making, while some favor hands-on explorations they could never pursue when children and careers dominated their days.

Have you got the time? We've got the destinations.

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about the author

Michael Schuman is the author of 31 books in the travel and young-adult nonfiction genres. His articles have appeared in the travel sections of more than 175 newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and The Miami Herald, and also in many magazines. Visit his website, www.michaelschuman.com.

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